What is the cheapest way to get from Port Alfred to Cape Town?

The cheapest way to get from Port Alfred to Cape Town is to taxi and bus via Gqeberha which costs R 1 300 - R 1 700 and takes 15h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Alfred to Cape Town?

The fastest way to get from Port Alfred to Cape Town is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 23m and costs R 2 300 - R 4 500.

How far is it from Port Alfred to Cape Town?

The distance between Port Alfred and Cape Town is 1011 km. The road distance is 898.4 km.

How do I travel from Port Alfred to Cape Town without a car?

The best way to get from Port Alfred to Cape Town without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 14h 52m and costs R 1 200 - R 1 700.

How long does it take to get from Port Alfred to Cape Town?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Port Alfred to Cape Town, including transfers.

Can I drive from Port Alfred to Cape Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Alfred to Cape Town is 898 km. It takes approximately 9h 36m to drive from Port Alfred to Cape Town.

Where can I stay near Cape Town?

There are 8045+ hotels available in Cape Town.

Port Alfred to Cape Town - 6 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Port Alfred to Cape Town by taxi, plane, bus, or car

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Taxi to East London, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Port Alfred to East London (ELS)taxi
2. Fly from East London (ELS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane ELS - CPT
3h 23m
R 2,394–4,433
Taxi, bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Port Alfred to Grahamstowntaxi
2. Take the bus from Grahamstown to Cape Townbus
14h 52m
R 1,234–1,608
Drive 898.4 km
1. Drive from Port Alfred to Cape Towncar 898.4 km
9h 36m
R 2,393–3,457
Taxi, bus to Port Elizabeth, fly
1. Take the taxi from Port Alfred to Grahamstowntaxi
2. Take the bus from Grahamstown to Port Elizabethbus
3. Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane PLZ - CPT
5h 29m
R 1,993–3,141
Taxi, bus via Gqeberha
1. Take the taxi from Port Alfred to Grahamstowntaxi
2. Take the bus from Grahamstown to Port Elizabethbus
3. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Cape Townbus
15h 5m
R 1,318–1,611
Drive via Bellville 883.7 km
1. Drive from Port Alfred to Bellvillecar 883.7 km
10h 19m
R 2,413–3,463

East London (ELS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 41mAverage Duration

R 1,132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,011.2 km
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Port Alfred, South Africa and Cape Town, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Port Alfred to Cape Town. However, you can take the taxi to East London (ELS) airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), then take the taxi to Cape Town. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Grahamstown then take the bus to Cape Town.

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